Course outline
- The ascension and return of Jesus
Jesus ascended into heaven, he intercedes for us with the Father and he will return. Between these two events, the Church lives in expectation and watchfulness.
5 min read
- Forgiveness
Forgiving is a demanding command, but it does not mean forgetting, keeping silent or putting up with everything. Understanding what an offence is helps us to forgive in a way that is just and freeing.
5 min read
- Introduction to Christian ethics
Our sense of right and wrong is shaped by our culture and by the group. Christians are called to find their compass in the Word of God, and to influence the world rather than conform to it.
4 min read
- Contraception
The Bible does not speak directly about contraception. This course concludes that it does not forbid it, while inviting us to examine our motives, our methods and the delicate question of the beginning of life.
5 min read
- Tattoos and cosmetic surgery
What should we make of Leviticus 19 today? And is cosmetic surgery permitted? This course calls for restraint towards tattoos and for case-by-case discernment regarding surgery.
5 min read
- Burial or cremation
Many Christians think the Bible forbids cremation. This course shows that it condemns pagan rites involving fire, but not cremation practised for practical reasons.
4 min read
- Divorce and remarriage
The Bible firmly upholds marriage, but it also recognises situations in which the bond is broken. This course presents a pastoral reading that rejects both laxity and legalism.
5 min read
Adapted from the Bible training course taught by Alexandre Hérault.